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Language from the probable cause statement: "I was informed that this defendant and L.F. have a child in common. I was also informed that he had been at her home earlier in the day and that they had argued. This defendant said that “You might as well get me now, I’m coming back” and ran off. Later that evening, this defendant came into L.F.’s home where deceased victim M.C. was also present and started shooting. He shot L. F. several times and three bullets still remain in her leg. He shot M.C. multiple times, causing his death. He was taken into custody in Springfield, Missouri."

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